"kimosabe" wrote in message
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I have to insulate the floor in an older ranch house. It will be done
from underneath, which is a crawl space. (Ugh.)

Anyway, considering the usual array of pipes, electrical wires, and
cross-bracing between the joists that all tend to make the job more of
a hassle, what would be the most workable type of insulation to get?
I thought about rigid, but it would mean a lot of cutting and fitting.

If it turns out to be batting, that means the paper side would be
facing the ground. Is that OK?

Any other tips on how to do this are very welcome.


It would appear you have 2 choices..Either fiberglass bats or spayed
foam...If you can afford it foam is best...If not fiberglass is your only
choice...On a happier note you could have it installed by an insulation
contractor for about what you would pay for it retail...Atleast around
here..(Maine) My garage doors were the same...I got them installed by a
garage door company for about 100 bucks more than I could buy them...FWIW...